'Music is my first love... it's an honour to get back in the studio': Ex Westlife heartthrob Kian Egan announces new solo album

He is enjoying of a career revival after being winning reality show I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! last month.

But
now former Westlife heartthrob Kian Egan is set to return to his first
love - after announcing he has signed a record deal with Warner Music UK
to release his debut solo album.

The 33-year-old singer said of the deal: 'I am incredibly excited to be recording an album with Warner Music.

'Music is my first love, and to be able
to get in the studio to record these amazing songs by such wonderful
writers is such a thrill and an honour for me.'

The album will contain
tracks personal to him, but will also introduce fans to some of his
favourite songs, which he has put his own spin on.

Kian will launch his debut album, which is being produced
by Brian Rawling - who has worked with One Direction and Kylie Minogue
in the past - and released via Rhino UK on March 17.

Dan
Chalmers, President of Rhino UK, said in a statement: 'It's a huge
pleasure to welcome Kian to the Warner Music family, we are thrilled.

'He's
such a terrific all-round performer, commanding audiences through his
music and TV work, most notably of course with the phenomenal success
with Westlife, arguably one of the best boy bands of all time.

Former success: Kian was a quarter of hit band Westlife, who announced their split in 2012 after 14 years together

'We're delighted to be collaborating with Kian on the release of his debut solo album.'

Kian
- who is a coach on The Voice of Ireland - is the second member of the
Westlife to launch a solo career after the band
split in 2012.

Shane Filan previously tried his luck by going solo when he released You And Me in November last year.

The record peaked at number six in the UK charts and number three on the Irish charts.

Career revival: Kian is enjoying a comeback after winning I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! in January

Busy bees: It will be a busy 2014 for Kian and wife Jodi Albert, as she is taking part in The Big Reunion